Anushka Sharma’s ultimate dating guide

Because contrary to what you thought, flowers and chocolates could actually be going against you

When you are the lady love of one of the Indian cricket team’s leading men, you know you’re special. Constantly being in the public eye isn’t easy especially when you’re not a very social person. Anushka has admitted she gets socially awkward and tends to blabber in those situations. But the woman has some golden words to share about dating and relationship. Take her advice because she knows what she is saying. Here’s what Anushka has to say:

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Not all girls understand flirting

You put the best perfume, hit the bar and try what according to you is the best pick up line. But you need to understand that she could be the sort of a girl who likes straight forward men. Anushka likes men who are clear about what they want and feel, because “the flowers and cheesy lines could go against you” , she says.

Don’t curb freedom

Relationships are all about growing together. According to Anushka, “so you’re in a relationship, but you’re also your own person. You cannot forget that.” People have their own likes, dislikes and sense of self. Every person is a free thinking individual so respect that.

If its not working out, leave

If its not doing either of the people involved any good, and nobody seems happy with it, then don’t stay in it. The key here like Anushka says is, “to have the strength to walk out”. It’ll hurt but its for your own good.

Be clear about what you want

Just because your best buddy got married doesn’t mean you should hook up with the first girl you meet after that. Take your time, know where you are and what you want. As Anushka says, “you have to be really comfortable, happy with yourself and in a good space before getting involved with someone”.

Acceptance is important

Anushka explains, “the main reason for issues in relationships – from what I’ve observed – is people trying to change one another, and not accepting the way the other person is. You have to accept people the way they are. Or then don’t be in that relationship”.